Cowboys of Color Rodeo
Fair Park Coliseum
Opening Day Ceremony
Hall of StateThe Opening Day Ceremony is a State Fair tradition that celebrates the first day of the annual event on the Hall of State Steps. Held at 7 p.m., the ceremony... Read more »
Clay Walker
Chevrolet Main StageWith live music as one of its cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of free concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage, featuring a variety of musical acts... Read more »
Youth Market Lamb Show
Livestock Judging PavilionYouth Range & Pasture ID Contest & Awards
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesWith agriculture as one of its founding cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas is proud to present livestock and agriculture-related shows and contests throughout the annual exposition. Fairgoers are encouraged... Read more »
North Texas Mustang Club
Classic CorralFor those of you with an appreciation for the classics, check out the Classic Corral - featuring different collections of vintage automobiles every weekend as well as select weekdays. From... Read more »
Cooking Contest: Cake Contest
Creative Arts BuildingWhether they’re sampling cookies, baking pizzas, or cranking ice cream, the competition is always hot in the State Fair of Texas Competition Kitchen. Each day of the Fair brings a... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Josh Deaton – Sideways BBQ
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Jennifer Bajsel – Getting Saucy
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most... Read more »
Celebrity Chef Demonstration- Jordan Savell – Roy Pope Grocery
Creative Arts BuildingFor those of you looking for a true culinary experience, the State Fair recommends attending one of its daily Celebrity Chef demos, where popular chefs from some of Texas’ most... Read more »